MHT CET2019Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which among the following does not from polyhalide ion?
Options
- AChlorine
- BBromine
- CIodine
- DFluorine
Correct answer
D. Fluorine
Step-by-step solution
When the halide ions combine with halogen molecules or interhalogen, univalent ions are obtained. These are known as polyhalide ions. Among the given options, F does’t form polyhalide ion because it doesn’t have d-orbitals and cannot show higher oxidation state.